contents SPECIALTY FABRICS REVIEW NOVEMBER 2024 / Volume 109 Number 12 [ FEATURES ] 22 Dialing down the decibels Acoustic and soundcontrolling textiles cut noise pollution. by Pamela Mills-Senn [ PERSPECTIVE ] From an importer to a leading manufacturer Roman Atsik reflects on Rolltec's 40-year journey, from starting as an importer to becoming a leading awning manufacturer in Canada. by Sara Scullin PAGE 18 28 Challenge accepted Here's how some inventors overcame hurdles to create a new product. by Annemarie Mannion SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 3http://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com